Kennedy Valve - Assembler

McWane, Inc.•Elmira, NY

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Kennedy Valve is seeking an Assembler for a physically demanding role that involves repetitive lifting of smaller products (up to 50 lbs.), assisted lifting of heavier products, standing for extended periods, walking within a cell, and maneuvering for bending, twisting, and lifting arms overhead. The Assembler will be responsible for assembling components of valves and hydrants, using pneumatic equipment, basic hand tools, and/or direct physical labor. This role requires maintaining a clean work area and availability for both first and second shifts.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, conduct basic arithmetic.
Previous six (6) months to one (1) year of heavy manufacturing experience preferred.
Experience using impact gear and/ or other pneumatic tools.
Ability to tolerate standing, walking, dust, fumes, and noise.
Standing for extended periods of time, walking throughout the facility, ability to lift 50lbs as required.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Places parts in specified relationship to each other.
Perform quality checks on product and parts.
Maintain production equipment and machinery.
Use/operate pneumatic equipment, basic hand tools, and/or direct physical labor in the assembly processes.
Bolts or otherwise fastens parts together.
Operate machinery and heavy equipment, such as forklifts.
Operate equipment to perform fitting or fastening operations on assembly line.
Works at different workstations as production needs require.
Works online where tasks vary as different models of same article are scheduled for production.
Package finished product and prepared for shipment.

Benefits

Great wages
Starting Wages- $30.74 and up, based on position.
Hourly Pay Differentials 2nd shift $.80.
Longevity Pay $.10 cents each hour for every 2 years worked with a cap at $1.20.
Trainers Pay $1.00 each hour for assigned training.
80 hours of Paid Sick Leave (PSL) prorated based on start date.
Sell back any unused PSL at the end of year.
Twelve paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Healthcare starting at $ 343 per month
$79.15 Per week Company Paid life Insurance.
Company Paid Sickness and Accident Insurance
Retirement 401k-.1.00 per hour for hours worked placed in a 401k for you by the Company.
An additional 50% company match on 4% employee contribution.